What Do Large And Infrequent Stool Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 2016

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Question : I have unusually large, infrequent stool. It started about three weeks ago, prior to which I had regularity. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for asking on HCM!
You are reporting to have unusually and large stools.
I would like to know more about your symptoms like:
- do you have constipation?
- bloody stools?
- did you chage your diet recently ?
Otherwise I can say that the most common cause of your symptoms is IBS and low fibet diet.
I am waiting your answer to give a more accurate opinion.
Hope it waa helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 hours later)

No blood in stool. I don't have pain, but I don't have strong urges to go to the bathroom. The stool is not real hard.
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (21 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Since you don't have bowel movement changes or bllod in stool than your symptoms are not related with serious issues.
So to my opinion the large stools are related your diet.
Yhere is nothing to be worried.
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar